2004 Keystone Raptor Recall: ON CERTAIN MODEL RP3612 DS FW FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, CRACKING…
NHTSA campaign 04V157000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Mar 31, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MODEL RP3612 DS FW FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, CRACKING IN THE STEEL SURROUNDING THE PINBOX (HITCH) CAN OCCUR. THE CRACKS ARE SPECIFICALLY IN THE ATTACHMENT WELDS BETWEEN THE PINBOX AND THE SURROUNDING FRAME STRUCTURE.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE PINBOX FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINBOX WITH AN AIR-RIDE PINBOX. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Keystone vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V157000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.